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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,520.99, 44,886.21 and 19,771.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,520.99, 44,886.21 and 19,771.48 is: 27,289.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,520.99 : 44,886.21 = 19,771.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,520.99/44,886.21 = 19,771.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,520.99x = 44,886.21 × 19,771.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,520.99x = 887,466,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,466,728.15/32,520.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,289.04

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